Individuality - Lyric Video

Santa You're too fat

Finding capacity

The capacity of this container is 850mls

Finding capacity

The capacity of this container is 125 mls 

Camp Sutton Day 1!

Well here we are at camp and what a day of adventure we've had! First a ride in the train, then a windy, long (15km) bike ride, followed by a well deserved swim in the Middlemarch pool. We are having a blast!

Archaeopteryx revealed!

We didn't do too badly with putting our skeletons together! It was pretty tricky! We worked out that they were meat eaters with wings and one group decided that it had a tail. This was an interesting activity that challenged what we already knew about dinosaurs. We think that palaeontologists have a pretty tricky job!

 

The Mystery Fossil Activity

Today we have been palaeontologists discovering a new species of dinosaur! We have found some bones and now have to work out how the skeleton might fit together. Then we need to think about what the skeleton might tell us - did it fly? Was it a meat eater? How big do we think it may have been?

We are focusing on effective group skills - listening to each other's ideas, supporting each other, making sure our group is inclusive.

Crafting Sentences

This week we have been crafting sentences. We were making our sentences clearer and make sure we're leaving in the important details.
This is my sentence:
A terrible earthquake just hit Christchurch and killed hundreds of people. 

I worked on this sentence and then chose my favourite new sentence:
A huge terrible earthquake killed hundreds of people in Christchurch.

By Tom

Cute little visitors to WDS

We have some very cute little visitors at school this morning. Nathan found some baby ducks on his front lawn this morning. We have lots of questions about them!

Farewell Ethan

...Ethan You have been a huge part of my world for the last 2 years and 4 months. I can’t tell you how many photos and videos I have taken of you,

My own boys have made the comment that there are more photos of you on my phone and laptop than there are of them.

They are right of course. 

Wow we have had some very special days. It has been a truly rich experience working with you and I have loved it.

I wish you well in Heriot. I will keep up with your progress...

Here is the slideshow I made using some of the photos and videos I have taken. I hope you enjoy it

Just click on the link.

Ethan Woodham Slideshow

Ma te mahi ka ora - Lyric Video

Individuality - Lyric Video

Dad I want to be a camel

Bad Hair Day - Lyric Video

WHAT'S A FOSSIL?

Ukulele Kids' Jam 2015

I Am Looking Forward to....

This week I am looking forward to cross country because I like running, tripping over mud and getting dirty. After running I might be getting a sausage in bread. DONT FORGET THE FIZZY!!

By Sean


I am looking forward to EVERYTHING that we are doing this week. I think there will be fast and competitive runners at the Cross Country. The thing I'm looking forward to the most is definitely going to the University of Otago to look at the Rock Museum. The Rock Museum is the biggest in the South Island.
Last year there was 300 students at the Ukulele Jam.


By Harry

This week we are looking forward to...

I am looking forward to cross country because the whole school is going. There will be different schools and lots of new people. I will have to be brave because I feel nervous when there are lots of people. By Max

I am looking forward to ukulele jam because I haven't played ukulele before. When I am playing ukulele it makes me feel happy and excited. If someone gets stuck I could help them. By Alaysha

I am looking forward to the Geology museum because I have never been there. I wonder what is going to be there? By Cooper

I am looking forward to the university because we are going to be doing a scavenger hunt and its my first time going there. By Shakira

Otago university trip

This week, I'm looking forward to the trip to the university. We're going to their fascinating rocks, gems, even fossils. We might be able to see the fossil of an ancient dolphin that has teeth sticking out of its nose, mouth whatever you call it (it looks like a sword fish).

I am really looking forward to...

This week I'm really looking forward to the Ukulele Jam because I like playing and I want to see the  teachers do their song. I'm also looking forward to the University of Otago because we get  look at their museum of stones, fossil and minerals. I'm coned of looking forward to the cross country because I got to run with the year six's but I'm not that good at long distance. the end
by wiremu       

This week I am looking forward to...

This week I am really looking forward to everything. I am looking forward to the ukulele jam  because I want to see the teachers  play one of the songs. I am looking forward to the cross country because i love running and I like running through the mud. I am looking forward to the university because I can see different types of rocks. The End.          by Tamati.

Taieri Tssa cross country

This week I am  looking forward to cross country because I love running through mud because its gooey, mushy, and slimy. I hope I don't slip over and hurt myself.

Taieri TSSA cross country

On Thursday the whole school school, WDS is going to do the taieri cross country. It is the  only thing  I am doing this week, a part from music with Mrs Voice on Friday. When I was five I came 11th place, I did not  do it last year because... Well two things. Because I was on holiday and I just had an operation. I hope I get into the top 10 this year.

Iam really looking forward to...

This week I am really looking forward to the Ukulele Jam because I did it last year and I loved it And I am looking forward to the university trip because I want to find a dinosaur fossil if there is
one. The End
by Elsie
    

This week we are looking forward to...

I am really looking forward to running at the Cross Country this week. I will try and run all the way.

By Ethan.

Reading this week...

This week for reading you may be given a task that requires you to do some 'digging' of your own. Use the website links below to help you.

Glaciers

Science Kids - Earth Facts

Science Kids - Videos: Earth

Te Ara: Wetlands and their landforms

Remember - if you are taking notes, you need to use your 'own' words. This shows your understanding of the information. Remember to record any new questions that you have after reading. Asking questions shows your thinking!!

Painting With Watercolours

Painting with Water colours.

I learnt that you can go over some dry paint with a different coloured paint. You can use a wet brush on wet paper and a dry brush on dry paper.  I am proud of my landscape because I used all of the information from my sketch.

Painting with water colours makes me happy, because I can do lots of effects with water colours.

I especially like the texture of dabbing with a giant brush to create really fine strokes to build up my picture.  

My sketch of Waihola Hill

My Practice  Paintings



By Elsie.

St clair sand dune loss!!

Tom and Wiremu have been reading an article abut st Clair's sand dune loss. Since the 24th of July 2015 the dunes have lost approximately 5 metres of sand. The sand sausages that were placed in the sand dunes have been dug up by erosion. The worry for the sand dunes are the spring king tides. They come when it is a new full moon at the same time the moon is at its closest to the earth.      

Writing an Explanation - Homework task

Following on from our discussion in class today, here is the outline of our explanation for our experiment.

Structure your writing to include the following information:

• the purpose of our experiment - We wanted to find out...(how the plains, like the Taieri plains were made/created/formed)
• how we did this - To do this we carried out an experiment using... 
• what we observed - We noticed that... (the murky/dirty/silty water began to clear...Layers of...)
• what we think - We think this happened because (the heavy particles sank quickly/rapidly and began to settle...)
• conclusions about our observations - Over time we think that...This links in with how the plains are created because...

Have a go writing your explanation! I look forward to seeing them tomorrow!

One Geology Kids

Click on the link below to take you directly to the website.


One Geology

Kei na fiafia (fatele) - for ukulele jam

The History of Earth (HD - 720P)

Our Inquiry topic this term is 'Digging Up the Past'. In class we have been exploring the creation of our planet. We have been using the video below to help us learn & think about these big ideas. Watch the rest of the video at home. I am looking forward to hearing about what you have learnt! Remember to think about & discuss the new information - show you are thinking & making connections by asking questions. Write down any questions or wonderings you have and share them with us in class.

Max's Holiday Writing

This week for writing we have been focusing on creating writing that is interesting and engaging for our readers. A goal for our writing was to create a first sentence that 'hooks our readers in'. We have been making careful choices about what information to include in our writing, ensuring that the important details are included.

Here is Max's writing from this week. We would love it if you would read this writing and post a comment for Max. What makes this good writing? What is your favourite sentence or part of the writing?

At The Movies

The lights are slowly turning off. It is dark. The movie starts. We are starting to eat our popcorn and drink our Bubbles. The lollies were good. There was a part of the movie when a minion took all his clothes off except his underwear.

A villain got so angry she got her lava gun.She went to the castle! The door broke and it fell to the ground. She pointed the gun at the three minions and Bob gave the crown to the villain.Then the villain was the Queen. 

The villain had an acid grenade that can destroy anything.

By Max   23/7/15

Being Cybersmart!

In a world where technology plays a big part in our everyday lives we need to think carefully about the choices we make online. Are we being safe? Click on the link below to watch a cyber smart video.

Hectors World

Matariki - Celebration Movie

Find out more about the Maori New Year - Matariki. (click link below)
Use these resources to help us plan our own Matariki Celebration.
Children and their whanau are invited to attend the Waihola Matariki Celebration on Friday 19th June at 5pm


matariki-education-resource-2015/

posted by Sara Whitaker

Happy Easter from Room 2!

Room 2 wish everyone a happy Easter and we hope you all have a fantastic holiday break.
Remember to check out Mrs Lunn's blog to keep updated with her travels - post a comment and ask an interesting question! 
I will be linking a new padlet page to the blog soon so that students can add their ideas, thoughts, new experiences or interesting items to it over the holidays. Same password as normal - lets see who remembers it!
Have a great break - be safe, eat lots of chocolate and we'll see you back next term, refreshed and ready for another term of amazing learning!

Room 2 2015

Storybird

Today we created a class story using Storybird. We focused on creating an interesting story that used the images as a support. We discussed the characteristics of picture books. In our story we decided to use some rhyme and some alliteration. We discovered the difficulty around having the whole story rhyme when we tried to find lots of words that rhymed with mouse! These are some of the decision we have to make as writers.
Click on the link below to read our amazing story! We would love some feedback.

Storybird - I'm Sick of Cheese!

Edith the Elf

Justice Crew - Que sera Lyrics

Poor Sean!

Poor Sean came to the staffroom in a distressed state after getting an enormous splinter in his foot. (From walking on the deck in bare feet)

Three centimetres of the jagged splinter, thick as a matchstick, were still protruding from the wound and the shocked teachers were unsure how far the stick had gone in. Having recently completed their first aid training they all knew not to try and pull the rough wooden shard out but get Sean to a medical centre for treatment. Sean put on a very brave face as the splinter was removed and he was given a tetanus shot (injection) to ensure the wound did not become infected. Sean’s foot will be tender to walk on for some time.

 

Here is Sean with his splinter

The Sid Shuffle - Ice Age: Continental Drift

Here is a challenge for everyone! We have been learning this during whole school singing. See if you can learn all the moves. Get your whole family to join in!

Inquiry Reflection 1

Thinking back about our week. What have you learned so far about our topic? What new questions do you have? Add you ideas to our Padlet.


Padlet - Reflection 1

Inquiry Question

Today we looked at early Maori explorers and what they would have faced on their journey to New Zealand. We looked at how they would have navigated the ocean. In the article that we read as a class they mentioned a tool called the 'Tirito 'etu' or starpeeker. It looked like a coconut with holes in it in certain places. We wondered how they would use it. 
Homework tonight! See who can find out some details about this tool.

ICC cricket gear

Today the P.A.Ls organised a game of cricket on the field, to test our new cricket gear and teach some of the little kids how to play cricket and have fun.    
By Wiremu, Nathan, Seth & Harry.L

ICC cricket gear/game

this is an action shot of Tamati bowling!

ICC cricket gear

this is Harry and Seth showing some of the new cricket gear 

from ICC

this is Harry showing Ben  how to bat, now he is a star!!

                                             

Using Padlet in the classroom

Clink on the link below to view our first Padlet about Waitangi Day. Double click to add a box and see what you can add to our information. There will be a special prize for people who do add something new!!!
(Remember the password!)

Padlet - Waitangi